My father played the tuba in the Air Force and sang in a jazz band while stationed in Japan. He had the special opportunity to make a 75 speed recording of the song "the Sunny Side of the Street", during his tour of duty. Although, the recording is a little crackly, my dads beautiful tenor voice is very clear, as it is to this day. My mom also sang and played the guitar when we were very little children. A typical holiday in the Stone home is repleat with food, song and lot's of laughter.

As a result of growing up in a home filled with music, my three older brothers and I have become professional musicians.

I began singing folk songs and church hymns as a child and as I grew older the passion for singing was born in my soul. I knew then that I would sing professionally.

My first lead singing role was Judas in "Jesus Christ Super Star". I was in 7th grade. Thanks to Daniel Drigget, my music teacher at Monroe Junior High School in Elmwood Ill., a girl was cast in a lead "boy" role! Scandalous!

I sang leading roles throughout Junior High and High School and went on to study voice with the Dean of Music, Martha Hopkins Booth at the Colorado College. My first opera performance was in the chorus of the Merry Widow. It was like I'd died and gone to heaven...we had three costume changes, wore tons of makeup and flash eyelashes, had cool hair and best of all, we had an audience!

the Ballad of Baby Doe-Salon Girl second fromleft

Baby Doe Wigs and MakeupI was also the Hair and Wig designer

The Colorado Springs Opera Company soon found out that I owned and operated a hair salon. They hired me to be the Principle Wig and Hair Designer. I had my work cut out for me with researching the hair styles worn during the "period", making hair pieces, hand stitching facial hair etc. Needless to say, I hired several staff members to assist me so I could concentrate on the "serious" hair and have enough time to catch my breath before running on stage for my entrance. Now I just sing and leave the hair to the other professionals!

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Oh wow!! What a fun life you have had and are having. It's really awesome that you've invited us into your private life. Congrats Rebecka, now only can you cook galore but your an actress, a singer, and a wonderful blogger. Hat's off to you!! Thanks for sharing.

WOW!! Rebecka, you are one amazing lady! I knew that you are involved in opera, never knew how much until now! You are one multi-talented lady! Your beauty from your youth can be clearly seen even now. I will have to show my hubby this post, he once mentioned that you must be really pretty in your youth! He's right! :)Love this post! Thank you for sharing something so special with us. Really interesting and a pleasure to know more about you. Perhaps one day you can share a video of you singing, would love to hear you sing! I'm not musically talented at all, but I cannot imagine life without music too! Hugs, have a lovely day.

Gloria, Thank you so much my mutually talented artist and cooking friend!

girlichef, I have to tell you that you were my first inspiration to start food blogging. I loved reading about your cooking adventures and with that inspiration I decided to go forth into the food blogging community. Food and singing are the perfect complement! Thanks

Blackswan, I loved dressing up in the beautiful costumes and lucky for me, I had the inside track with the costume designer. I was able to score some of the most beautiful dresses. btw..I bet you'll be in my blogroll sooner than you think!

Joy, Thank you! Please tell your husband thank you as well for his sweet complement. I so wish I had that figure and skin again. Happily, I still have my voice! Unfortunately, I only have a couple of cassette recordings of my solo performances. I know there's a way to get them onto CDs I'm just technologically challenged. I still study voice but don't have the time to perform with my kiddos schedule...I really miss the stage but it's my children's time to shine! Maybe I'll video a lesson and put it on YouTube♥

Shannon, I would love to vlog my opera journey someday as well. I've been trying to figure out how to get the only recording I have from a cassette tape to a CD...I'm sure if I research it a bit I'll find a suitable program. Thanks for visiting!

Hi fellow philly lady. I had to check out your opera link. The closest I came to opera was performing in drama such as plays. Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend I was Marilyn and was tickled pink that my teacher chose me for the part. I am a Mezzo Soprano vocalist mainly just singing in pop/rock bands in late 80's. Wow what you don't realize about people. However, alot of creative people seem to merge together. "Break a Leg"

You are amazing Rebecka! You performed in some of my favorites like My Fair Lady, Madame Butterfly, and Die Fledermaus. I would have love to see you in those productions. Thank you so much for sharing these pictures with us. It is such a treat to see you in those beautiful costumes.

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Welcome friends and family. At Home with Rebecka is my cooking blog dedicated to recipes and stories about some of life's most precious moments ...cooking the foods we love to eat!

I've been food blogging for over five years and have amassed hundreds of recipes in that time. Many of the recipes are treasured family favorites as well as, newly developed and competition recipes; a culinary journey of comfort and style.

I've grown to love food photography, recently branching out into other areas of the photography world.

Sadly, I've spent the past two years battling the blogger blues. Pushing myself to create and post a new recipe, once a week has been a struggle. I hope to get past the beast and continue my blogging journey with vigor. Fortunately, my love of fine food and the art and joy of sharing it with friends and family, has fueled the flame that keeps me blogging.

I'm married to a Southern boy who was born in Texas. Blake and I have been married for over fourteen years, we have five children and three grandchildren. Blake loves his family and takes very good care of us unfortunately, his favorite condiment is ketchup. Trying new recipes is not an easy task with my picky eater thus, my outlet for my gourmet cravings is my blog.

I love singing opera and have performed in over eighteen professional productions in my lifetime. Check out "My Opera Journey" at athomewithrebecka.com